45 IAC 2.2-5-45 Caterers

Authority: IC 6-8.1-3-3

Affected: IC 6-2.5

Sec. 45. (a) The law provides that the sale of meals shall be taxable whether such meals are served on or off the premises of the retailer. Accordingly the sale of food or meals by caterers is subject to sales tax.

(b) The tax applies to the entire charge made by caterers for serving meals, food and drink, inclusive of charges for food, the use of dishes, silverware, glasses, chairs, tables, etc., used in connection with serving meals, and for labor of serving meals.

(Department of State Revenue; Ch. 5, Reg. 6-2.5-5-20(c)(060); filed Dec 1, 1982, 10:35 am: 6 IR 50)